We want everyone to be able to use this website, plan a trip and book a cruise. Our goal is for the site to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA.
What We Have Done
- Every page works with a keyboard alone, with a visible focus outline and a link to skip straight to the main content.
- Photos have text descriptions, and every page has a clear heading structure.
- Text and buttons meet the WCAG color contrast levels.
- Pages reflow to fit small screens and zoomed-in views without sideways scrolling.
- Moving video can be paused with its pause button, and it stays still if your device is set to reduce motion. Reviews that scroll on their own can be paused too.
- Videos from YouTube only load and play when you choose to play them.
- Form fields have labels, and errors are explained in text.
We tested the site in October 2026 with automated accessibility checks on every page, by hand with a keyboard, and on phones, tablets and desktop screens.
Booking and Content from Other Companies
Tickets are booked through FareHarbor, which runs its own booking form. Videos come from YouTube and Instagram, and directions open in Google Maps. We can’t control how accessible those services are. If any of them gets in your way, call us at 760-277-3737 and we’ll help you book.
On Board
Both of our boats are wheelchair accessible. The ramp takes standard push wheelchairs with a wheelbase of 25 inches or less, through a gate 27 inches wide. We can’t take electric wheelchairs or scooters, even if they fit those measurements. Please call after booking so we can have the ramp ready for you. More about boarding.
Tell Us About a Problem
If something on this site is hard to use, please let us know. Call 760-277-3737, email info@oceansidewhalewatching.com or use our contact form. Tell us which page you were on and what happened, and we’ll get you the information or help you book another way.
This statement was last reviewed in October 2026.